Judge James P. Murphy - Professional Background & Legal Expertise

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The Hon. James P. Murphy is a justice for the Onondaga County Supreme Court in the Fifth Judicial District of New York. He was elected to the bench in 2005. He has also served as the Supervising Judge of the Fifth Judicial District Justice Courts since 2007.

Murphy earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University. He then completed a J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law in 1984.

He began his legal career as an assistant district attorney in the Office of the District Attorney of Onondaga County. He then served as a village attorney for the Village of Cato, a town attorney for the Town of Skaneateles and the Town of Tully, as well as a civil attorney in private practice.

Then, just prior to his election to the bench, Murphy served three terms as the Onondaga County Legislature, where he chaired its Ways and Means Committee.

During his campaign for the Supreme Court of Onondaga County, Murphy was endorsed by the United Automobile Workers, the CNNY Building & Construction Trades Council, the Onondaga County Veteran’s Party, as well as the Republican, Conservative, and Independence Parties.

Murphy was elected president of the Onondaga County Bar Association. He has also served as secretary and treasurer of the Judicial Section of the New York State Bar Association. His other memberships have included the Skaneateles Chamber of Commerce, the Camillus Chamber of Commerce, and the Skaneateles Recreational Charitable Trust.

He has taught business law at Le Moyne College from 2008 to 2012.

Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Murphy attended John T. Roberts High School, St. Anne’s High School, and Bishop High School. He is the son of the Hon. Thomas J. Murphy, a retired justice of the New York State Supreme Court.

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City Of Syracuse v. Amin Assabahi, Muneef Abdulrab

On April 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P. Murphy presiding.

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City Of Syracuse v. Amin Assabahi, Muneef Abdulrab

On April 5, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P. Murphy presiding.

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City Of Syracuse v. Amin Assabahi, Muneef Abdulrab

On April 4, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P. Murphy presiding.

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Apr 04, 2024

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Apr 07, 2024

City Of Syracuse v. Geddes Convenience, Llc., Westside Grocery & Deli, Llc., Harbi Nagi, Al Noor Real Estate Llc.

On April 1, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P. Murphy presiding.

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Apr 02, 2024

Tj'S Cannabis Corporation v. New York State Office Of Cannabis Management, New York State Cannabis Control Board

On March 6, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Mar 06, 2024

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Mar 07, 2024

City Of Syracuse v. Market City Of Syracuse Llc, Ali Alshaikh

On February 29, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Feb 29, 2024

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Mar 02, 2024

David John Davoli v. New York State Department Of Health, Onondaga County Office Of Vital Statistics

On February 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Feb 22, 2024

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Feb 25, 2024

Jeffrey Weiner v. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, Llc, Lieselotte Roth Weiner, The Estate Of Irwin M. Weiner, M.D.

On February 21, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Feb 21, 2024

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Feb 22, 2024

City Of Syracuse v. Wolf Street Exotics, Llc, Omar Al Zokari, Shehab Saleh

On February 7, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Feb 07, 2024

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Feb 08, 2024

Gmr Syracuse, Llc v. New York State Department Of Transportation

On January 31, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Jan 31, 2024

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Onondaga County

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Feb 01, 2024

City Of Syracuse v. Maguire Drive Llc

On January 22, 2024 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Jan 22, 2024

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Jan 24, 2024

Matthew Brooks v. Jeffrey M. Taft, Transformational Realty Group

On December 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Dec 14, 2023

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Jan 30, 2024

City Of Syracuse v. 1027 Midland Llc

On December 13, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Dec 13, 2023

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Jan 29, 2024

Venezia Transport Service, Inc. v. Frazer & Jones Company A/K/A Frazer & Jones, Llc

On December 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Dec 04, 2023

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Jan 24, 2024

In Regard to the Petition of Oakwood Cemeteries of Syracuse, Inc. for a judgment pursuant to Section 1510(e) of the N-PCL

On December 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Dec 04, 2023

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Jan 24, 2024

Venezia Transport Service, Inc. v. Frazer & Jones Company A/K/A Frazer & Jones, Llc

On December 4, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

10 Files

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Dec 04, 2023

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Onondaga County

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Jan 30, 2024

Bankers Healthcare Group, Llc v. Brian C. Hann D/B/A Brian C. Hann, Sole Proprietor, Brian Hann

On October 26, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Oct 26, 2023

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Jan 30, 2024

City Of Syracuse v. James Street Plaza, Llc

On October 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Oct 24, 2023

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Feb 01, 2024

The New York Conference Association Of Seventh-Day Adventists v. N/A

On October 24, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Oct 24, 2023

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Onondaga County

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Jan 29, 2024

T'S Wireless Llc v. City Of Syracuse, Jake Dishaw, Ben Walsh

On October 19, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Oct 19, 2023

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Disposed

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Jan 31, 2024

Citizens Bank N.A. f/k/a RBS Citizens, N.A. successor by merger to Charter One Bank v. Marc Gerbsch, Pioneer Pump Systems, Inc.

On October 3, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Oct 03, 2023

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Default Judgment

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Jan 30, 2024

In The Matter Of This Application On Behalf Of Liberty Mutual Fire Insurance Company v. Anna Adkins

On September 28, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Sep 28, 2023

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Arbitration

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Jan 28, 2024

IN RE WILLIAM GILBERTI, as the Executor and sole beneficiary of Estate of Kimberly Gilberti, the surviving spouse of Kimberly Gilberti, and a member of 543 E. GENESEE PARTNERS, LLC and 543 E. GENESEE PARTNERS, LLC

On September 25, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

8 Files

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Sep 25, 2023

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Jan 30, 2024

Gregory Sheets, Trent Sheets v. New York State Office Of Children And Family Services, Onondaga County Department Of Children And Family Services

On September 14, 2023 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Onondaga County. Judge James P Murphy presiding.

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Sep 14, 2023

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About

James P. Murphy
Current Appointment 5th Judicial District Onondaga County Supreme Court	5th Judicial District Onondaga County Supreme Court
Education Bachelor’s degree, St. Lawrence University J.D., Syracuse University College of Law - 1984	Bachelor’s degree, St. Lawrence University J.D., Syracuse University College of Law - 1984

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Court Info

Court Info
Current Court:	NY - 5th Judicial District Onondaga County Supreme Court
Clerk phone:	+1 (315) 671-1109
Fax:	+1 (315) 671-1186

Career History

Career History
Role	Employer	Where
Assistant District Attorney	Office of the District Attorney	Onondaga County, New York
Village Attorney	Village of Cato	Cayuga County, New York
Town Attorney	Town of Skaneateles	Onondaga County, New York
Town Attorney	Town of Tully	Onondaga County, New York
Attorney	Private Practice	Onondaga County, New York